Photos of crew and colleagues.

Memorabilia from my ex trainees

Hunderds did not pass the interview yesterday

Many SIA cabin crew wannabes flocked to the interview yesterday,yes hundreds of them, only to be booted out in the first of the 4 rounds. Many more were asked to come back on some other days because it was just impossible for the interviewing staff to cope with the number of wannabes in the queue.
Why so many did not even pass the first round of the interview? One reason could be that they were not well prepared. Of course there were many other reasons for their failure like not having the necessary qualities of a good service provider, cannot speak proper English, poor skin marked with scars and blemishes,nervousness etc.
Many wannabes came to my talks only when there is going to be an interview within the next few days. They won't even bother to come much earlier. They thought by listening to me would help them to get the job. They forgot that they must spend time and lots of of time preparing themselves. Why come to my talks immediately before the interview? It would not always work except for a few.

Cabin crew is still a good place to work.

I think cabin crew is still a good and fun place to work although things are getting tougher. Money is good and a crew takes home an average salary of $4,000 a month. With an "O" level education it is difficult to have that kind of salary outside of SIA.
Salary aside, there are many places the crew could stop at , examples: Moscow, London,Amsterdam, Copenhagen,Paris,Athens,Rome, Perth, Sydney,Melbourne,Brisbane, Toyko,Osaka,Fukouka, Los Angeles,New York, San Francisco, Houston and many other exciting cities in Asia.
The work on the flight may be challenging but SIA does allow cabin crew to rest in the crew bunks over certain long flights.
I would encourage young girls and guys to try and become cabin crew with SIA failing which Emirates and Cathay would be the next best alternatives.

Eddy Jesudason

Eddy J my former svp invited me and a few of my ex cce colleagues to his birthday bash last night. It was held at SICC with a buffet dinner and live band thrown in. Pity I did not bring my camera along or else you could see who were the guests there (must be around 100 guests invited).
Thank you very much Eddy and I wish you many "Happy returns of the days" and hope many more to come.

Last 2 Sunday's Talks for SIA cabin crew wannabe

It was a successful Talks held over the last 2 weeks by me for SIA cabin crew wannabes. All in there were 18 participants.They were mostly girls and 3 guys.

I spoke about the new changes to the interviewing process and format,besides other things.

The upcoming Talks will be conducted on 6 December which is a Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. Click here for details. This Talks is especially for those who may be attending the 6 Dec walk-in. Others are also welcomed to attend.

Wolfberries good for eyesight

You can make deserts, tea, stew, soup, juice and wine from them. They are tasty and very nutritious. Wolfberry is found in North America,Britain,Asia,Middle east and China. Wolfberries (Lycium chinense) are also known as Goji Berries.

It is claimed that Wolfberries improve eyesight and the Chinese have for thousands of years studied them for many medicinal treatments. Why? Because they contain most all of the amino acids, more beta carotene than carrots, much more Vitamin C than oranges, and are also rich in vitamins B1, B6 and E and other minerals. Many say it is the most potent antioxidant fruit.

Wolfberries have been used in China as a staple for many centuries. The fruit or berries have been used by herbalists for ages.

Along with green tea and ginseng Wolfberries is known as ‘national treasures’ of Chinese medicine. But what about it causes many to boast that wolfberries improve eyesight?

Beginning back in the first century it was used as a tonic to restore kidney and liver functions. Problems with eyesight, particularly blurred vision, may be due to a lack of yin in the liver and kidney which is why wolfberries are used as an effective cure. It can be combined with chrysanthemum flower, Chinese yam and other herbs to replenish yin to improve vision. It has been used in China to improve vision disorders such as cataracts, retinopathy as well as macular degeneration.

Besides improving eyesight, wolfberries have been known to boost energy, enhance the immune system function, improve circulation, and help with diabetes, cancer and other illnesses. Longevity is the highest in the world in Ningxia, the region of China where the best variety of this fruit is grown. Unlike ginseng and green tea, this plant is available to the average people in China and is a popular and economical addition to their diet.

The Amazing Cucumber

This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of
their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and fanciful
ways to solve common problems.


1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber
contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic
Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a
cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can
provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a
cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a
soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a
small
pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in
the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans
but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.


5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to
the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a
few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cau! se the collagen in your
skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of
cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!


6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices
before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain
enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the
body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and
headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers
have
been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and
explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't
have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the
shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks
great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub
it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa?
Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals
and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be
released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown
the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take
a
slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for
30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria
in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainles! s
steel?
! Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not
only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't
leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly
use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that
the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer ways
to solve life's everyday problems..

Haagen Daz Ice Cream

Today's dessert was Haagen Daz ice cream with Melon and Green tea flavour. Superb was the word for it! We finished the 2 tubs by dinner time.

Emperor Herbs Chicken

One of our dishes for tonight's dinner was Emperor Herbs Chicken (steamed)by Seah.
A packet of Emperor Chicken's spices was $2.65 from Giant supermart and fresh chicken (1.2kg)was $5.70.
We steamed the chicken with spices rubbed all over it for 1 hr 15 mins. The taste was excellent. It's easy to cook. Check it out by clicking the name Seah above.